I've talked with all the returners and we're close to filling a couple of the foreign player spots. My housing situation dominates my thinking, though.

Most of my focus this week was on getting to know the confirmed returning players, though player recruitment continues to be front and center.

Here is my thought process for classifying players in the recruitment process, bit in professional player signings or college volleyball recruiting.

The last week has seen me continue work on identifying player signings, plus starting to connect with the players and develop priorities.

The first training is months away, but a professional volleyball coach's work isn't just on the court. For me the 2015-16 season is already underway.

The rise in player transfers in US college volleyball may or may not be something to worry about, but it's worth understanding.

I'm going to develop a series of posts on the subject of volleyball recruiting. Your ideas on specific things to discuss are welcome.